1.Log into router. Using either 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 in a browser window that is ( internet Explorer or Firefox)2. Verify wireless router name( on the computer) >>> ( on/off) ( router status window)3.Note router name you are connecting to.4.. Check the laptop do ipconfig /all to see current IP addresses.5. Set the laptop up in the router by WEP KEY or MAC address. This set up in the "security tab" in the router. using 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 to access through a browser.6.Note router name you are connecting to.7. Move the laptop about 20ft away and try to log on to the internet.This is for all routers to set up wirelessly.8. check for firmware update at the manufacturers site for your model router9. cell phones, cordless phones, digital TV's, can affect the data signal from a router. Also distance from the router can be a factor. If your router is in a basement place the router to a upper floor and center it in the room.

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Log on to your router as the administrator. On the setup screen, set the correct time zone and save your settings. If you have your router properly installed and set up (using the wizard or the manual), the correct router time will be shown on the Router screen. Router time is obtained from the internet automatically, so the time should be correct unless it is being blocked by a setting or some other device.

If you do not have a copy of your manual, you may obtain one here: http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/userguide/1224640959708/WRT160N_V10_UG_A-WEB.pdf

Disconnections are generally relative to the Internet Provider and Speed. If the speed drops, the router can disconnect and reboots. Just make certain you always update all drivers and especially if you are in Windows, keep up with current updates. Check your device drivers and do update from there also.

The Router Settings seem to be fine...Also 2 Vista Machines have access
to internet without any problems, your router seems to be functional...I
would suggest you to update the adapter drivers, it should resolve your
concern...Current settingsDHCD - Autoconfig.WPA2Network -
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You have WR160N router. This router has issues with the firmware.Try to upgrade the firmware of the router. Firmware is the software of the router.Download the latest firmware of the router. Go to the manufacturer's web site and download the firmware of the router.Open the set up page of the router and upgrade the firmware of the router. Once you upgrade the firmware of the router, reset the router.On the router you will find a small reset button, hold it down for 30 seconds. release it. wait for 1 minute. Now unplug the power to the router and plug it back in.Now you will need to reconfigure the router according to the Internet service provider.

If your computer is able to go online through the
modem, that means the modem is working fine.This router WRT160N hs firmware issues.Try to upgrade the firmware of the router.Is there any computer connected to the router with
the cable.If not then you will need to connect the computer
to the router.Download the firmware of the router from the
manufacturer's website.enter the model number. select proper version
number and download the firmware of the router.Once you download the firmware, you will need to
open the router set up and upgrade the firmware of
the router.After upgrading the firmware, it is recommended
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verify your internet modem it connected to the WAN port on your WRT160N, login to the WRT160N and go to the "status" tab and see what your internet status is. You should see a page similar to this:http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/arcticpaws/linksys.pngVerify your router has an Internet IP address. If it does not, then you haven't finished configuring your router. If it does have an IP address, then turn off your firewall and see if you can get connected that way.

Hi! I will be more than glad to assist u in this concern..That is
right! if u bypass the router it will work, the reason why the modem
wont talk to the router bcoz the router is not properly setup.. if you
are using a cable modem from ur cable company provider- u need to do a
mac clone on the router ,u have to clone the mac address of ur dell desktop computer which works with the local cable company...
normaly the mac of ur computer is the one register to your cable
company and on the setup page of the router just select on the internet
setup, dhcp after clonning the mac address of your computer. u need to
connect ur computer directly to the router and then after doing the
process connect the router to the modem.

Connect a computer to port 1 of the WRT160N. Access the setup page by typing 192.168.1.1 on the address bar. you may need to type in the username and password for WRT160N. on the setup page Change the LAN IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.2.1. save the settings.

Connect a cable from port 1,2,3 or 4 of the D-link router to the Internet port of the WRT160N. turn off everything then turn them on starting from cable modem>D-link >WRT160N then computer.